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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping | ![]() Systems Thinking Theory of Change |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. | Theory of Change translates a desired impact into a traceable chain of change. It makes assumptions, intermediate goals, and measurement points visible before a program is rolled out at scale. |
Complexitysame | High | High |
Timedifferent | 1-5 Tage | 2-6 h |
Participantssame | 4-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | Theory of Change Map, Assumptions, Outcome Measures |
Tags1 shared | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | ImpactOutcomesSystems thinkingStrategy |
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